Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop

This ultimate hop is organized by Altenew Stamps (specifically by the talented and amazing May). This special event is a major joint effort from a few favorites challenges in blog land. I am sure you have already heard of some of them (if not all of them). We hope to spread the love of taking part in card-making challenge blogs. Isn't that cool?

These are the participating challenge blogs

If you are hopping fromAltenew Blog, you are in the right place. If not, come on now and join the hop. Since our current challenge theme is "Spray, Mist & Splatter", I had to go with that direction and use my new favorite Altenew Stamps for today's projects.

I created two cards with the same layout, but each has a different embossing powder and watercolors. I am a huge fan of Altenew products. This particular stamp setBotanical Garden caught my eyes because it has exquisite hand-painted outlines. Whether you color the images or leave them uncolored, you get this ethereal feel from the beautiful stamped images. The stamp set is easy and fun to use regardless of your stamping level.

Card #2 With the help ofMISTI, I can position all my stamps in one shot and emboss as many times as I like. I took the same approach in my 2nd card with the Wow Mint MacaroonEmbossing Powder.

Obviously, the cards will not look so artsy and unique without all that splatter.This can be easily done with Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor (32). The color choices are excellent and allow you to mix and match. I had a blast creating these two cards.

This is such a clever blog hop, I have often wanted to enter a challenge but I don't have a Blog, I need to learn how to link my projects and maybe I can try a challenge. Thanks Altenew for this blog hop and Virginia your cards are fantastic.

You always get the most out of any stamp...this is one of my favorites, as well (think I'm repeating myself there). You know just how to position them to get the best layouts and, of course, your colors are drop-dead gorgeous.

I absolutely love both these cards and totally agree that Botanical Garden is an awesome set! You've created such a gorgeous effect with the embossing and splatter, totally lush. Thanks for sharing! Esther (Less is More DT)

I love the splatter technique. Sometimes I make a card, and just can't get the background to look like I want. But, putting a little splatter can really bring out the other colors in the card. Thanks for sharing!

Virginia, both cards are beautiful, but the blue and gold card is my favorite. I have several Altenew stamp sets, so will have to try stamping with Versamark and embossing the outline. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.

I love the two cards on this challenge. They are the same but they aren't the same. Since yellow has been my favorite color since I was in the womb, guess which card is my fave? They are both so pretty and the embossing is really great. I give you an A++ on both cards.!

Beautiful cards! The first one is almost ethereal. I also love the 2nd card with the turquoise embossing powder instead of the gold. It is amazing how different the cards are with just different color embossing powder. The "splats" really make the cards, though, I think. Thanks for sharing!

Wow, both of these cards are beautiful. I was shocked at the difference the embossing powder and color scheme can make. I didn't even notice at first that they were stamped exactly the same (thanks Misti). Thanks for sharing!

BEAUTIFUL cards Virginia, LOVE your colours and splatters - THANK YOU for sharing!!!... dare I confess that I haven't tried these techniques before? That being said, I did get some Color Shine today, so I look forward to joining the CREATIVE FUN :)

The same basic pattern but using different colors - makessuch a unique look (my favorite is the blue)The cards are beautiful -- love all of that gold.The splatters do enhance the background.thanks for sharing.

How to Play

This monthly card-making challenge blog will run for 18 days and there will be a SPOTLIGHT feature of Top 10 Favorites on the 25th. Any style and levels are most welcome!

Goals:

1. to foster the love of stamping/card making among the on line community

2. to grow as a stamper/card-maker regardless of level and experience

3. to make new friends and encourage the camaraderie amongst the participants/blog followers.

You are encouraged to link up as many as projects as you like. Cards with paper, stamps and inks involved are welcome! If the linked project is not related to the challenge, it will be deleted. Don't have a blog? No problem! Any link (Flickr, FB page, Splitcoaststampers, Pinterest...) is welcome!

The Top 5 selection criteria will be based on: 1. Originality (30%)2. Execution (30%)3. Craftsmanship (20%)4. Presentation (10%) 5. Wow factor (10%)Among the Top 10 Fav, there will be a random draw for a lucky (and talented) winner who will then receive the top prize. In order to qualify for the top prize, your project has to be NEW (not linking back to a previously made project). You are welcome to combine other challenges, please limit to your total number of challenges no more than 4.

Copyright

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog's author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Virginia's View Challenge with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. Thank you.